The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-04-23
NORTHERN OHIO.

Akron, o., April 13, 1SS7.-[To the
Editor of THE UNIvERsALIsT. For sew
eral prudential reasons heretofore exist
ing, it has been deemed best to withhold
particulars concerning Hon. j. r. Buch-
tells illness, believing such course most
favorable to his restoration to health and
preventive of annoyances which, on &C.
count of business relations and other con-
siderations, might follow a full announce
ment of all the facts. But now that his
business affairs have been adjusted and
provision made against too frequent in
terviews with those making friendly calls,
we are justified in giving the public some
more definite account of the nature of
his affection.
AS stated, in former letter, the trouble
came as result OF overwork while in the
Hooking Valley, attending to his mining
and iron interests. 1t came in the form
Of slight stroke of paralysis, affecting
mainly the left forearm, though other
portion of the left side, more particular
ly the left half of the upper lip was af-
fected, threatening loss of speech. But
up to the 3rd inst. his recovery was SO
rapid as to create the hope that he might
be restored to health and friends, though
not to an active business life. April
3rd, second and more severe attack
followed, and for time his recovery was
regarded as very doubtful. All that
medical skill and good nursing could do,
has been done, his physician remaining
constantly at his bedside; and ever since
about the 4th inst, he has been steadily
improving, until now he is able to sit up
little, can talk freely, and, it is thought,
is in fair way to recover, though no one
thinks he will regain his former good
health. Great sorrow is expressed here
by all classes who know the particulars
of Mr.. BuchtePs sickness, and our church
and college feel the stroke most keenly.
All are anxious for his recovery.
Easter Services at Akron.
These services formed one of the most
interesting occasions in its history. The
morning was devoted to sacramental
service, reception of members, etc., while
the evening was devoted to an Easter
concert by the Sunday school. The pull
pit platform was handsomely decorated
with a profusion of flowers, while in
front of the pulpit, supported by two
columns, was an arch bearing the motto:
"Life conquers DEATH" and underneath
the arch was large cross trimmed with
delicate flowers and evergreens, the whole
presenting the handsomest design we
ever remember to have seen on any sim
liar occasion. Seventeen persons were
received into church Fellowship, three by
letter from the Westfield church, while
more than one hundred participated in
the communion service. These exercises
in the morning were deeply interesting
and we're listened to by an audience Of
three hundred and fifty people, while the
concert in the evening was witnessed by
fully five hundred. The DAY was one
| long 10 D6 T6u6mU6IeQ anu SPEAKS WI
umes for the success of Universalism il
Akron.
On Saturday evening OF this week
9th inst.) an unique entertainment will
be given in the Sundsy-school room O
the Universslist church, by the Ladies
Circle, assisted by the Chinese Students
Company. 1t will comprise both amuse
ment and instruction and will consist o
lunch of real Chinese viands, serveC
in real Chinese fashion, followed by al
exhibit of Chinese articles Of variou
kinds, and to close with a program illus
trating strange Chinese customs, inelud
ing vocal and instrumental music, mar
riage ceremony, forms of worship, etc.
-RaYenna.-It is expected that A. A
Stearns, general agent of Buchtel, vii
give a lecture in Ravenna on Tuesda
evening, April 26. on Bismarck and hi
Times"